Testimonials
Helen’s feedback on my prose was helpful and appreciated. She pointed out some of my tendencies to overdescribe, and I recognised her professionalism in giving feedback as it mirrored the kind of feedback I’d got previously from my MA tutor.
Debbie Taggio, Shortlisted for Primadonna Writer’s Award 2020
A good editor knows it is not just the logic of the plot or the shrewdly observed characterisations that create the successful story, but how the fabric is woven – the ability to use the best word, to conjure immediacy, create action, stay relentlessly on ‘message’ while gradually building to a climax.
Some professional editors make the process so brutal that motivation is stifled, the creative spirit quenched. This is why I so enjoy working with Helen. She will subtly sharpen your text by suggesting slight but clever edits. The improvement will inspire you, carry you forward to tackle the more basic challenges – strengthening characterisations, clarifying the plot, refining the dénouement – with greater determination and creativity.
On the practical side, she will give you a deadline, and stick to it. Her charges are reasonable, and she will discuss her recommendations. Thank you, Helen!
Ian Joseph – Author
Ms M. Rowlands, Essex, UK
Ms J. Lech, Bristol, UK
Mrs M. Kwasniak, UK
I am blown away!!!
You smashed it!!!!
I cannot thank you enough. Why did I not come across your website before?! You are now my personal editor.
Thank you so much. The effort really shows through your work!
Mrs S. Ahmed, Birmingham, UK
Mr Min Liao, China
Mr S. Baek, Seoul, Korea
Mr M. Lawal, Bristol, UK
Mr K. Ochtorena, Barcelona, Catalonia
Miss J. Crick, Kent, UK
Mrs M. Battistella, Italy
Ms K. Matoa, London, UK
I am very pleased with what I have received.
You go over and beyond and
your effort does really show through your work.
Mr M. Shakti, Midlands, UK
I am hugely impressed with Helen’s work and very lucky to have stumbled across her website.
I am a complete novice in the writing world and also have dyslexia. I am grateful that, not only did she do the job fantastically, she offered advice and support along the way in relation to all areas of writing, editing, submitting. I have learnt a lot. Her constructive criticism was always kind and helpful but honest. I will definitely be using Helen for further work and look forward to doing so.
I was also hugely grateful for her payment options. As a single parent working alongside writing, employing an editor for my book seemed like a pipedream. However, with Helen’s support and payment options I was able to get my novel finished and all my hard work did not go to waste. She approached the situation with kindness and the offer of genuine help. She understood the importance of my manuscrpt and I could be confident it was in safe hands with Helen.
Huge Thanks and I look forward to working with you again
Natalie Faye.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for your feedback on my novel. I appreciate all the points raised and the level of detail you have included in your critique, which will help me improve my work.
Danny Beeson, beta reading client